Metro Express delivering since 1988

Metro Express has one of the largest fleets of on-demand crane trucks in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.

Taxi Trucks

1 Tonne Utes

Utes with racks

2-12 Tonne trays

4-12 Tonne taut liners

Crane Trucks

6 Tonne trays

8 Tonne trays

9 Metre cranes

Semi Cranes

Specialised Vehicles

Tail lifts

Pantechs

Tippers

Semi Trailers

Prime movers

B – Doubles

Extendables

Oversized loads

Our Technology

We don’t just deliver your goods, we deliver cutting edge technology and reporting functions so you know you have made the right choice.

GPS Tracking

Vehicle tracking available in real time

Proof of Delivery

With a sign on glass functionality you can check your delivery arrives to the location on time

Client Reporting

Full reporting available to all Metro Express customers

Cost & Delivery

Make the most of your budget with tracking cost and delivery

Our Team

What differentiates Metro Express is our people. They are our biggest asset and where possible, we promote from within.

Martin Overman

Managing Director

As the founder of Metro Express, Martin has worked to build the company from the ground up. He had the vision early on to employ the best and build a motivated team with a can-do attitude.

Vashti Cattley

Financial Controller

Vashti has been with Metro Express for many years and is the person every business wants on their finance team. Excellent with customers, loyal to the suppliers and a positive pro-active employee.

Richard Wainstein

Group IT Manager

Richard is Fundamental in bringing a modern business together. His technical knowledge allows a national firm such as Metro Express to seamlessly operate across the whole country.

Chris Davenport

Brisbane Branch Manager

Chris heads up our Brisbane branch.
His experience within the transport Industry enables him to lead and motivate his team to be able to always adapt with change.

Russell Queale

Group Operations Manager

Working from our Brisbane office, Russell is head of operations. His logistics experience has helped guide a team to become renowned for offering flexibility and outstanding service. He leaves nothing to chance.

Ben Berger

Adelaide Branch Manager

Ben heads up our Adelaide branch. His passion and experience has enabled him to motivate his team. He leads by example showing that at Metro Express we are always adapting to change.

Reyne Finlay

Sydney Branch Manager

Reyne heads up our Sydney branch. His passion and experience enables him together with his team to take on the Sydney transport market. He leaves nothing to chance.

About us

Since 1988, Metro Express has grown to become one of the most trusted and respected transport companies in all of Australia.

2017

30 Years in Business

This marks the day that we celebrated trading for 30 years!

01 Jul 2017

2015

Brand Refresh

Metro Express enter a new phase with a refreshed brand image and new website.

12 May 2015

Training

With our team of support and co-ordination personals, Metro Express is proud to boast one of the safest most trained fleet of drivers in the industry as well as a new health and wellbeing for our staff.

06 Apr 2015

2011

Floods

Flooding devastates the Brisbane office. A long road of recovery was met with more flooding soon after. With a united team, Metro Express pulled through and remained committed to deliveries working from home and temporary offices.

01 Nov 2011

Service

In 2010 Metro Express celebrated 15 years service with 3 clients, who are still part of the business today. It is that mutual loyalty that has allowed Metro Express to continually evolve the services that are offered.

01 Jan 2011

2002

Melbourne & Adelaide

In 2002 Melbourne branch launched as the demand for services grew further South, so the natural next step was Adelaide that opened shortly after.

26 May 2002

Sydney

Sydney branch launched at the beginning of 2002, catering for the busy coast trading route. This allowed Metro Express to offer a more complete end-to-end service.

01 Jan 2002

1990

Growth

Metro Express was now a small team becoming known for flexibility and service. As the demand increased, so the need to expand was clear.

11 Mar 1990

1988

1988 Launch

Using an old kitchen table in the corner of a rented warehouse, Martin Overman launched Metro Express in 1988, 3 days before his first child was born on one of the coldest winters on record.

02 Jan 1988

Our Projects

We have completed some very unusual projects over the years, from using helicopters to deliver equipment to assisting in the transport of livestock. We love a challenge; if you have one, get in touch.

Oversized Loads

When you think about the outback roads, there is not too much traffic to contend with. However, some of them can be brutal, so regular checks to ensure the load is safe is key. Metro Express were tasked with moving all the mining equipment manufactured in Sydney, through the busy streets all the way out to the Bigryli mine near Alice springs. Most of the roads are plain sailing once out of the populated areas, but the key is not to become too relaxed, especially on the final roads running up to the mine. With over 14,000 tonnes of equipment delivered over a 12 month period, this project took real expertise.

Trust

When we were contacted by an agent working on behalf of an anonymous British millionaire to move one of his boats from a specialist boat builder to a luxury harbour in Sydney, we jumped at the chance. Ensuring the route was ready for our delivery and co-ordinating local authorities and the harbour regarding logistics was key to a successful delivery. We were asked to take photos throughout the journey for the owner who, we were told, was very impressed by the precautions we had taken and would recommend us to his friends! Our team were hoping for an invite on to the boat for the day, maybe next time.